These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Soundcore 2 ranks #105 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $29.99; the Xiaomi Sound Pocket ranks #60 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $20.99.
The Soundcore 2 is the longer-running pick. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 10 for the Xiaomi Sound Pocket. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Pocket lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Xiaomi Sound Pocket. Watch for: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
The Xiaomi Sound Pocket is the lighter choice. A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel. At 0.4 lbs (200 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Soundcore 2 at 0.7 lbs (318 g). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The catch: Its 5W driver has little real bass, and vocals can become harsh as volume rises beyond roughly 80%.
Buy the Soundcore 2 ($29.99) for a medium speaker; the Xiaomi Sound Pocket ($20.99) suits a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore 2 | Xiaomi Sound Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $20.99 |
| Ranked | #105 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) | 0.4 lbs (200 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | Full-range driver + passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 12W | 5W |
| App | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | Yes (lanyard) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 1000mAh |
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